The Lok Sabha has so far passed three Bills to replace agriculture sector related ordinances. Also, both the Houses have cleared an ordinance into law to cut by 30 per cent the salaries of members of Parliament to ramp up funds in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. | 9/19/2020 5:10:48 AM | Sign In | |
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COVID-19: Lok Sabha floor leaders likely to meet later in the day to discuss curtailment of session
The Lok Sabha has so far passed three Bills to replace agriculture sector related ordinances. Also, both the Houses have cleared an ordinance into law to cut by 30 per cent the salaries of members of Parliament to ramp up funds in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. BJP should give account of 15 years of rule in MP: Kamal Nath
 Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath on Saturday said the BJP should give account of its 15-year-long rule in the state before asking about the performance of the previous Congress-led government that was in power for 15 months. Farm bills undermine food security system: Congress
 "Every political party has to take a stand - is it with the farmers or is it with the BJP threatening the livelihood of farmers," Chidambaram said. Opposition attacks govt on several issues in Rajya Sabha: COVID-19, ordinances, migrants
 Participating in a debate on The Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Bill, 2020, they also charged the government with entering into the "league of three democracies" in the world that promote what they called 'ordinance raj'.PMLA court allows Deepak Kochhar's request to be treated at a private hospital for Covid-19
 A special Prevention of Money Laundering (PMLA) court here on Saturday allowed businessman Deepak Kochhar’s request to get treated at a private hospital in Delhi for Covid-19. Sena questions Modi govt's policies, praises Vajpayee-era NDA
 In an editorial in its mouthpiece 'Saamana', the Sena said the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) during the time of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and senior BJP leader L K Advani was "different" as they used to "treat the NDA constituents with respect and consult with them". Rajya Sabha passes bill to punish those attacking healthcare workers
 The Rajya Sabha on Saturday passed a legislation that provides for up to five years in jail for those attacking doctors and healthcare workers fighting the COVID-19 outbreak or during any situation akin to the current pandemic. Downward trend in Delhi's COVID-19 positivity rate in last few days: Satyendar Jain
 "The positivity rate was 6.76 per cent on Friday. It has remained below 7 percent in the last two-three days. Last week, it was around 8 per cent," he said. Defence forces monitor PLA moves at 6 areas along LAC in Arunachal
Indian defence forces have raised the level of preparedness and alertness to monitor Chinese activities at all “six disputed areas” and “four sensitive areas” in the war theatre of 1962 in Arunachal Pradesh. Four of the disputed areas are in Asapila, Longzu, Bisa and Majha in Upper Subansiri district where the PLA has already built a road through Bisa from one point to another. How border tension with China hit Indian startups
Rarely have two words in an obscure document like IPO prospectus raised as many eyebrows as the use of “significant influence” by Ant Group. A part of the Chinese Alibaba Group, Ant used the term to describe its 30% stake in the Noida-based One97 Communications, Paytm's parent company. Paytm said 'Significant influence’ is an accounting term and doesn't imply firm's nationality. Live: Phase 3 trial of Oxford vaccine from next wk
India has overtaken the United States to register the highest number of Covid-19 recoveries in the world, informed Union health ministry today. The total recoveries in the country crossed 42 lakh. Stay with TOI for live updates 'Scribe was passing sensitive info to Chinese intel'
The Delhi Police on Saturday said arrested freelance journalist Rajeev Sharma was passing sensitive information about India's border strategy and Army deployment to Chinese intelligence. He was contacted by Chinese Intelligence agents in 2016. Sharma was also in contact with some Chinese intelligence officer, the police officer said. 'Parl session may be cut short as Covid cases rise'
Parliament session that began this week is likely to be cut short after 30 lawmakers were found infected with the coronavirus, two senior parliament officials said, as the number of cases rose to 5.3 million. The Parliament met for the first time in six months on Sept 14 and was to function until Oct 1, but the two officials said its duration could be reduced by a week. Live: LS speaker calls for urgent meeting
Bill to reduce salaries, allowances of Members of Parliament, and ministers by 30 per cent were passed unanimously in the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Stay here for all live updates NIA orders attaching house of arrested JeM terrorist
The house along with 17 marlas of land, situated in Ratnipora village of Kakapora area in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, was attached as a property that represents proceeds of terrorism and that which has been used for furtherance of activities of the JeM terrorist organisation, an NIA spokesperson said. Farm bills undermine food security system: Cong
The farm bills brought by the government undermine the food security system, the Congress claimed on Saturday and urged opposition parties to collectively oppose the bills so that they do not become law in their present form. P Chidambaram said, "Every political party has to take a stand — is it with farmers or is it with BJP threatening the livelihood of farmers." Several parts of Kannur District receive rainfall - India TV News
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Arrested freelance journalist shared sensitive information to Chinese intelligence from 2016-18: Delhi Police
As per Delhi Police, during the period of 2010-2014, Sharma wrote a weekly column for Global Times which is a mouthpiece of the Chinese government. No decision yet on selling only `Made in India` products in military canteens: Centre
The Defence Ministry has not taken any decision on selling only "Made in India" products in military canteens run by it across the country, the government said on Saturday. "No decision has been taken in this regard," Minister of 3 arms smugglers arrested in Bihar`s Patna; 8 pistols, 16 magazines seized
With elections to the Bihar assembly due in a couple of months, the state police have stepped up their vigil to maintain law and order and are paying special attention to the crowded areas in the state. BJP issues whip to its MPs ahead of Rajya Sabha showdown over farm bills
The ruling BJP on Saturday issued a 3-line whip to all its Rajya Sabha members to be present on Sunday when the 3 contentious farm Bills are slated to be introduced in the Upper House. The farms Bills, already passed by the Lok S Indian monsoon can be predicted better after volcanic eruptions, says Indo-German research team
The findings can also help further developing climate models and could in fact also help to assess the regional implications of geoengineering experiments. 2 terror associates arrested in Jammu and Kashmir`s Pulwama; incriminating material of Hizbul Mujahideen, Al-Badr outfits seized
Police recovered incriminating material of proscribed terror outfits Hizbul Mujahdeen and Al-Badr from the possession of arrested terror associates. India surpasses US to become country with highest number of global COVID-19 recoveries
India recorded 95,880 coronavirus recoveries in the last 24 hours. Decommissioned aircraft carrier INS `Viraat` on final voyage to Gujarat, to be dismantled and sold as scrap
The de-commissioned aircraft carrier INS Viraat, which was in service for 30 years, moves out of the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Saturday (September 19, 2020) for a ship-breaking yard in Gujarat. Decommissioned aircraft carrier INS 'Viraat' on final journey to Gujarat, to be dismantled and sold as scrap
 The aircraft-carrier has set the world record in the Guinness Book of records, for being the longest-serving warship of the world. IPL 2020 - MS Dhoni's three-word response to Deepak Chahar's query is brilliant
 Deepak Chahar, who is one of the key members of the CSK bowling unit for IPL 2020, received a peculiar response from skipper MS Dhoni when asked about his role. Real-life experiences help me shape my character on-screen in 'Anupamaa': Rushad Rana
 His on-screen character is currently going through a separation, and talking about the same, the actor said his real life experiences of going through a divorce makes it easier for him to relate to it. TRS to oppose 'anti-farmer' Bills in Rajya Sabha
 The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) on Saturday announced that it will oppose the Farm Bills in the Rajya Sabha, saying they would be an injustice to the farm sector in the country. IPL 2020 set to break every viewership record
 IPL 2020 is set to break all viewership records from the previous 12 seasons as per Chairman Brijesh Patel. 'My character is very dabbang': Sapna Sikarwar on playing a cop in 'Excuse Me Maadam'
 Talking about her character, she said, "I am playing a lady cop in the show. My character is very dabbang and she is very strict in the police station and as well as at her home." IPL 2020 - Delhi Capitals, Kings XI Punjab look to give 'Northern Derby' a healthy look
 Delhi Capitals will take on Kings XI Punjab in the second encounter of IPL 2020 and they will be hoping to get momentum on their side as both sides bid for their first-ever IPL title. Rajya Sabha passes Epidemic Diseases Amendment Bill to prevent offences against healthcare workers
 The Rajya Sabha on Saturday passed the Epidemic Diseases Amendment Bill, 2020, to prevent offences against healthcare professionals, according to Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan. | 1111
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Republican camp could garner more support from Indian Americans than before: Atlantic Council
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 n the wake of the pandemic, Assembly Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri has made it mandatory for all those attending it to undergo RT-PCR test for COVID-19 infection, 72hours prior to the start of the monsoon session from September21.Hyderabad FC Signs Spanish Defender Odei Onaindia
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